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Dacia Spring vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Mercedes SL Class?

Dacia Spring vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Dacia Spring is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 98,219 £.

As for electric range, the Dacia Spring offers clearly more range – reaching up to 225 km, about 213 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

SL Class

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 714 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 1,283 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is substantially lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 740 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Spring offers clearly more boot space – 308 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes SL Class carries visibly more – 375 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £14,500
Spring

Dacia Spring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 70 - 102 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 225 km
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Dacia Spring

The Dacia Spring is an unpretentious city electric that strips EV ownership down to the essentials, offering clean, fuss-free transport for daily urban life. It won't impress luxury-seekers, but its cheerful practicality and rock-bottom running costs make it a clever, no-nonsense choice for anyone who wants electric mobility without the drama.

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The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
274 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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